Brunette
Also known as: Chocolate Lab , Rugged Brown , Autumn Fall , Roasted Coffee
Part of the brown family, Brunette pairs a rich base with a earthy and grounded presence. It belongs in leather goods and autumn design. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.75:1.
Reference
Brunette color codes
- HEX
- #664238
- RGB
- rgb(102, 66, 56)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 66, 56, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 29%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 45%, 40%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 35%, 45%, 60%)
- LAB
- lab(32.0 15.1 12.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.8% 0.053 36.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 14.2
- RAL 8015: Chestnut brown #633A34 · ΔE 3.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Brunette works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Brunette
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Brunette by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 8.75:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Brunette background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Brunette
Brunette with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brunette
Brunette triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Brisket #6E4534 · ΔE 3.5
- Grilled #633F2E · ΔE 3.5
- Cappuccino #704A3A · ΔE 3.8
- Liver #654A46 · ΔE 4.6
- Bigfoot #715145 · ΔE 5.2
- Wild Thing #654243 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brunette is closest to Plunge .
FAQ
Brunette FAQs
What color is Brunette?
Brunette is a dark brown with the hex code #664238. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 29% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Brunette?
The hex code for Brunette is #664238. In RGB it's rgb(102, 66, 56), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 35%, 45%, 60%).
What colors go well with Brunette?
Brunette pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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